November 5, 2008

When it was officially announced that Barack Obama is the new president of the United States, someone set off fireworks a couple blocks down from my house. I'll never forget that moment when I looked out the window, and saw a new light sparking a new hope.

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

In all honesty, I can't even remember the last time I felt proud to be an American-I now know what it feels like, and I am so, so blessed. Tonight I got my answer.

Obama has inspired me in ways I can't explain. There's so much hard work ahead, but to have faith in someone is a wonderful feeling. To know they'll do great things with all the support they've received is an even better one.